This textbook helps nursing students understand why sociology is relevant and important to them, and how they can actually use it as nurses to understand real situations and improve care.

Detailing over 60 different special needs conditions this book is an ideal 'go-to-guide' to help teachers understand, identify and work with children who have special needs.

Practical guidance for nurses and health professionals on using psychology to help patients improve their health and wellbeing and cope with illness.

This book helps nursing students recognise why they need to know about psychology, how it can affect and influence their individual nursing practice as well as the role it plays in health and illness.